For a friend, a veteran, who cannot wade anymore. Bottom left: Biot-Backed Stone via @tactical_flyfisher #flytying #flyfishing #orvis #barbless A post shared by BlogFlyFishMA (@blogflyfishma) on Dec 30, 2016 at 5:05am PST While at Tall Timber two years ago, I struck up a conversation with a kind and elderly fly fisherman. We would talk periodically
Hard Work at the Farmington
Ok, that was tough. I wanted a challenge, and so, I decided to target the wily fish at the Farmington during cold and windy conditions. And, I didn’t want to use any indicators. It was tightlining or bust for me. I fished in freezing conditions for five hours before pausing. Until 11 am, ice on
At the Bench: a Glass Caddis
Goofing around with glass and UV resin. #flytying #flyfishing A post shared by BlogFlyFishMA (@blogflyfishma) on Dec 29, 2016 at 6:52am PST I’ve crossed paths at rivers a few times with Court Prestia. He showed me an interesting fly with a glass body. Then, after reading this article, I’ve been goofing around with glass beads
Had a Few Hours to Kill
Practiced floating the sighter at a local spot. Stoneflies in the water. Celebrated with Thai food. HT: @lanceeganflyfishing's Rainbow Warrior and @tactical_flyfisher's Euro leader recipe #sageflyfish #orvis #flyfishing #barbless #euronymphing #browntrout #daytimebeer A post shared by BlogFlyFishMA (@blogflyfishma) on Dec 30, 2016 at 11:07am PST